EPA v. New York Racing Association, Inc.

Case summary

The Respondent operates a CAFO in Ozone Park, New York that is not complying with the terms and conditions of the NYSDEC CAFO General Permit. EPA identified discharges from a floor drain in the garage where vehicles are washed and maintained and process wastewater, including horse wash water potentially containing manure, detergent, feed and bedding to Jamaica Bay via the NYC Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, in violation of the CAFO General Permit. An Administrative Order is being issued to order the Respondent to comply with permit conditions and eliminate the unauthorized discharges.

Defendants (1)

• New York Racing Association, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AQUEDUCT RACETRACK

  110-00 ROCKAWAY BLVD., OZONE PARK, NY, 11417

  Registry ID: 110017889196

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• New York Racing Association, Inc.entered 2015-08-05

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-08-05Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-08-05Final Order Issued
• 2015-08-05NPDES Closed
• 2015-08-06Enforcement Action Data Entered